Executive Director, Academic Quality & Accreditation

Webster International; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster University is seeking an Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Quality & Accreditation to provide executive leadership for accreditation, compliance, policy governance, and continuous improvement across all schools and modalities. The role reports to the Provost and partners with Deans and faculty to strengthen academic quality and accountability.

The position requires strategic thinking, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional leadership to navigate complex academic matters and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, education, academic affairs, institutional effectiveness, or related field.
• Experience leading accreditation, compliance, and policy governance initiatives.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide university-wide leadership for accreditation, compliance, and policy governance.
• Oversee state and federal academic compliance requirements.
• Lead development and implementation of academic policies and governance processes.
• Monitor academic quality, accreditation readiness, and continuous improvement across locations and modalities.
• Serve as senior advisor to the Provost and collaborate with Deans, faculty, and administrators.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data-Informed Decision Making

Executive Communication

Education

Master’s degree in higher education administration or related field

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Webster University is seeking an Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Quality & Accreditation to provide executive leadership for accreditation, compliance, policy governance, and continuous improvement across all schools and modalities. The role reports to the Provost and partners with Deans and faculty to strengthen academic quality and accountability.

The position requires strategic thinking, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional leadership to navigate complex academic matters and